Building one's own kiln can be a daunting prospect, with the potential for numerous missteps along the way. This book aims to give confidence to those who seek to build their own kilns. Kiln Construction is a user-friendly guide that offers a thorough grounding in the basics of construction and also in-depth examinations of three kiln types—gas, oil, and woodfired—with diagrams and photos showing every step in the process. These designs have been thoroughly tried and tested and are in regular use by well-known potters. Comprehensive information on methods, materials, fuels, and kiln furniture is provided as well.
Emphasizing practicality at every step in the process, this book will aid potters who are ready to build their own kilns and wish to gain both a greater understanding of kilns and more control and flexibility in their work. This approach will help readers navigate the difficult but rewarding process of kiln building.
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The book offers a thorough grounding in the basics of construction and three kiln types. -- Ceramics Monthly, May 2007
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Joe Finch is a well-known potter who has taught pottery courses and built kilns in South Africa, Australia, India, and Wales. He lives near Cardigan in Wales.
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Having never built a kiln before this book is an invaluable source for how to construct a pottery kiln. The only reason I gave it four rather than five stars is that it is a British book and the metric system and refractories used are based on what is common in England and different to what is commonly available in America but the techniques and methods can be used for American products with success. I am very pleased with the content as there is no other book that is so clear in explaining step by step, brick by brick how to construct a kiln.
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I think I've bought every book available on kiln construction. They explain the methods of construction, how to lay bricks, show every imaginable kiln design, but nothing concrete. Finally Joe Finch has written THE book!! Complete plans for 3 specific kilns. A gas fired kiln, a combination gas/wood kiln and a wood fired kiln. Plans are specific and clear. Diagrams, materials list, tips and more. Joe is also quick to reply via email to any questions you might have. As soon as the snow melts I am finally going to build the gas/wood fired kiln!!!
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Great book - got me up and running at home,
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If you are uncertain about how to go about building your own kiln at home this book will help you out. It was the first of several books that got the ball rolling for me and now I have my own kiln at home.
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A simple definition of a pottery kiln is a structure that can retain enough of the heat introduced into it to fire clay. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
light stoking, supporting ironwork, perforated shelves, common house bricks, slide damper, insulating bricks, kiln shelves, ceramic blanket, central flue, ceramic fibre, stoneware temperatures, kiln building, thrust bars, kiln design, new kiln, arch bricks, gas kiln, reduction atmosphere, pyrometric cones, firebox doors, oxidising atmosphere, own kiln, electric kiln, wood firing, kiln firing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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A simple definition of a pottery kiln is a structure that can retain enough of the heat introduced into it to fire clay. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
light stoking, supporting ironwork, perforated shelves, common house bricks, slide damper, insulating bricks, kiln shelves, ceramic blanket, central flue, ceramic fibre, stoneware temperatures, kiln building, thrust bars, kiln design, new kiln, arch bricks, gas kiln, reduction atmosphere, pyrometric cones, firebox doors, oxidising atmosphere, own kiln, electric kiln, wood firing, kiln firing Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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